How To Fix UJF_EXCEPTION019 - Document/directory already exists

UJF_EXCEPTION019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJF_EXCEPTION - BPC: File Service Message Class

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Document/directory already exists

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UJF_EXCEPTION019 - Details

• The SAP error message UJF_EXCEPTION019: Document/directory already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create a document or directory in the SAP system that already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with document management systems, file uploads, or directory creation in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document/Directory: The most common cause is that the document or directory you are trying to create already exists in the specified location.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a naming conflict due to similar names or case sensitivity issues.
  System Configuration: There might be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Document/Directory: Before attempting to create a new document or directory, check if it already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document or directory using the relevant transaction codes or tools in SAP.
  
  
  Rename the Document/Directory: If you need to